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Clyde River Retreat

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 · Morton, New South Wales
98 acres hosted by Ross H.
3 lodging sites
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Nestled alongside the upper reaches of the Clyde River, acknowledged to be the cleanest and most pristine waterway in Eastern Australia, lies the Clyde River Retreat – a haven of beauty, peace and tranquility. This is a special place – surrounded on all sides by State Forest and National Park, miles from the nearest neighbours (other than the resident native wildlife) it is a perfect place to get away from it all. With almost a kilometre of river frontage, the retreat is perfect for fishing or swimming in the Clyde river, bush-walking in the local forests, or for use as a launching point for exploring the surrounding national parks. In particular, the Clyde River Retreat is the perfect accommodation for visiting the spectacular Pigeon House Mountain (Didthul), or the many other scenic bushwalks in Morton National park. We are not far from the Clyde River Berry Farm (open in December and January). For artists, writers and musicians, the retreat offers something unique – an unspoilt environment and a simple lifestyle that will recharge your creative energies and enrich your artistic endeavours. You can spend all your time on the Retreat, or you can explore the local area. You are only 30 minutes from many of the beautiful beaches of the South Coast, or from the lovely villages of Milton and Nelligen. Ulladulla and Bateman’s Bay are also nearby. Ross Higson and Joanne Gwatkin-Williams manage the Clyde River Retreat. We look forward to seeing you here!
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Budawang Cottage

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Cabin · Sleeps 6
The Budawang tribe were the Aboriginals to be sighted by Captain Cook in 1770, on Koorbrua beach at nearby Murramarang. Budawang Cottage has two bedrooms, one bathroom, a fully equipped kitchen and a large open plan lounge/dining area.It has gas oven and stove, and fridge. It has a gas heater. Outside is a generous covered patio with BBQ, plus toilet and car port. The cottage is surrounded by beautiful native gardens, and a citrus orchard. Both bedrooms have three single beds – two bunk beds and a separate single, allowing accommodation for up to six people. Our property is an intentionally rustic retreat - completely "off-grid", and in keeping with the natural surroundings. Our facilities may not be suitable for the elderly, the infirm, or for those with limited mobility. If you have any questions, please contact us to discuss before booking. All toilets on the retreat are dry composting or pit toilets.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Showers
Picnic table
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AU$212
/ night
for NaN guests
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Carisbrook Lodge

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Cabin · Sleeps 6
Carisbrook Lodge has three bedrooms, bathroom (with bath and shower), separate toilet, fully equipped kitchen (with wood-burning stove, gas oven and cook-top, and fridge), dining area and a large open plan living area. There is another toilet outside, and a car port attached. There is a laundry with a washing machine. The main bedroom has the bathroom en suite (there is a separate entrance to the bathroom for other users) and contains a queen size bed. The second bedroom has one double and one single bed, and the third bedroom has three single beds, allowing spacious accommodation for eight people. The living area has a wood-burning heater. There is a spacious “wrap around” veranda with outdoor seating and a gas BBQ. See our separate listings for the other cabins on the retreat - the Budawang Cottage (2 bedrooms, accommodates up to 6 people) and the Didthul Cot (1 bedroom, accommodates 2 people). Our property is an intentionally rustic retreat - completely "off-grid", and in keeping with the natural surroundings. Our facilities may not be suitable for the elderly, the infirm, or for those with limited mobility. If you have any questions, please contact us to discuss before booking. All toilets on the retreat are dry composting or pit toilets.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Showers
Picnic table
from
AU$339
/ night
for NaN guests
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Didthul Cot

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Cabin · Sleeps 2
Didthul is the aboriginal name for Pigeon House Mountain. The Didthul Cot has a single bedroom, with a queen size bed. It has a bathroom/shower en suite, a fully equipped kitchen and an open plan dining/living area. With prior notice, an extra single bed can be provided that can be used in the living area to comfortably accommodate three people. The cabin has a lovely veranda with a gas BBQ and a carport. The cabin has a gas heater, a gas oven, cooktop and fridge, and a gas hot water system. It has a 12v lighting system powered by a solar cell. The cabin also has 240v power available. Our property is an intentionally rustic retreat - completely "off-grid", and in keeping with the natural surroundings. Our facilities may not be suitable for the elderly, the infirm, or for those with limited mobility. If you have any questions, please contact us to discuss before booking. All toilets on the retreat are dry composting or pit toilets.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Showers
No picnic table
from
AU$199
/ night
for NaN guests

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100% Recommend3 Ratings · 1 review
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· November 2024
With kids ·
Carisbrook Lodge
Our family of four had a fantastic stay at Ross and Joanne's place. We hired Carisbrook, the larger home at the retreat. It was so comfortable with everything you need. A home away from home. Ross and Joanne are great hosts and communication was excellent. Our 15 year old is obsessed with fishing. He caught quite a few bass in the river. He was very impressed! The tall trees, the birds and the serenity made our stay a memorable one. We will definitely be back. The smaller cottages look just a comfortable too with everything you need. Thanks Ross and Joanne. You have a beautiful retreat. We will see you soon 👍🎣😊
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Natalie S.
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Morton, New South Wales, AustraliaTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Ross H.

Joined in July 2024
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